In Mongolia, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang’s effort to promote China’s stance on the South China Seaissue received broad support during the 11th Asian-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit.
Li said Saturday before he returned to China that the South China Sea arbitration award will have no impact on China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime interests.
Speaking in an informal meeting during the summit, Li said the South China Sea issue should not be subject to multilateral discussions from the very beginning, or be included in the summit’s agenda.
“But since certain countries commented on the issue, it is thus necessary for China to come out to clarify its stance and spell out the truth,” he said.
Li said China has never participated in the arbitration unilaterally initiated by the Philippines, adding that his country neither accepts nor acknowledges the so-called arbitration award.
“By doing so, we are both exercising our rights in accordance with international law, and safeguarding the dignity of international law,” he said.
“Under no circumstance will the arbitration award exert any impact on China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea,” Li added.
The Chinese premier said China remains committed to settling the South China Sea disputes via dialogue and consultation with countries directly involved on the basis of historical facts and in accordance with international law, so as to safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea.
This is according to a Chinese author, surprise surprise!!! Why would any country allow China to own the whole sea for themselves? There's no room for greed in the modern world.
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